Darwin Brasserie occupies Level 36 of Sky Garden, placing diners among landscaped greenery with wide views across the Thames and London skyline. The room combines the energy of a busy city restaurant with understated interiors that allow the outlook and surrounding garden to remain central to the experience. It is a distinctive setting for breakfast, lunch or dinner, whether the visit is part of sightseeing or a special occasion in the City.
The kitchen follows a British brasserie style and gives seasonal produce a prominent role. Familiar dishes are treated with polished presentation, while changing ingredients help the menu reflect the time of year. Guests can expect comforting flavours alongside lighter choices, giving both casual diners and those planning a longer meal enough variety to shape the occasion.
Darwin serves food throughout the day, moving from breakfast into lunch and dinner, with dedicated weekend offerings that include brunch and Sunday roast. The bar complements the food with cocktails, fine wines and Champagne, making it easy to begin with a drink or settle in for several courses. Window seating can be requested as a paid upgrade for diners who want the skyline to play an even larger part in the meal.
A reservation at the restaurant also provides access to Sky Garden, so diners do not need a separate garden ticket. Visitors pass through security before taking the lift up, and arriving with enough time allows them to explore the planting and viewpoints before sitting down. This combination of seasonal British cooking, flexible dining times and a remarkable elevated location gives Darwin Brasserie an identity that is separate from the other restaurants and bars in the same building.
Address: Level 36, Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch Street, City of London, London EC3M 3BY, United Kingdom
Darwin Brasserie Menu
A La Carte
PUMPKIN VELOUTÉ
rosemary croutons, oat cream (ve)
HAM HOCK TERRINE
red onion marmalade, British slipper bread
WASABI CURED SALMON
compress cucumber & daikon, ginger crème fraîche
STEAK TARTARE
confit egg yolk, grilled sourdough
CORNISH CURE MACKEREL
celeriac remulade & apple salad
CHESTNUT PATE’
chicory & pickel Enoki, sourdough crispy (ve)
GRILLED RAGSTONE GOATS CHEESE
macerated figs, pickled salsify, sunflower seeds, pomegranate vinaigrette (v)
AUTUMN PANZANELLA
Bishop Cropwell cream, wild mushroom, radicchio, Conference pear, sun-dried tomato & walnut (v)
ROASTED BEETROOT
pistachio purée, crushed blackberry, lavender dressing (ve)
BREAD BASKET
Cornish sea salt butter
GREEN & BLACK OLIVES
marinated in herbs
BARLEY RISOTTO
braised radicchio, sautéed mushrooms, Heritage carrots (ve)
SEA TROUT
braised fennel, chives mash, almond crust
DELICA PUMPKIN
Hispy cabbage, King Oyster mushroom, cashew Hummus (ve)
CAESAR SALAD
Cos lettuce, crispy pancetta, anchovies, croûtons, Parmesan shavings
add grilled chicken breast
ROAST CHICKEN SUPREME
buttered mash potato, Savoy cabbage, confit shallot, wholegrain mustard jus
DRY AGED RIB EYE STEAK
21 day aged Scottish beef, garlic & shallot green beans, French fries, peppercorn sauce or Béarnaise sauce
GRILLED HAMPSHIRE PORK CHOP
Swiss chard, Cox’s apple, bacon & cider jus
SPICED CHICKPEA & WALNUT BURGER
iceberg lettuce, red cabbage coleslaw, beef tomato & sweet potato fries (ve)
SEA BREAM
roast pumpkin, parsnip and vanilla bean purée, crispy sage, pumpkin seed dressing
LAMB SHANK
crushed sweet potato, mint salsa verde, crispy kale, red wine jus
SMOKED HADDOCK & SALMON FISHCAKE
poached egg, garlic spinach, Hollandaise
CHARRED CAULIFLOWER
cauliflower purée, roasted halzenuts, curry shallot dressing (ve)
DARWIN BEEF BURGER
Monterey Jack cheese, beef tomato, iceberg lettuce, Darwin burger sauce, French fries
add smoked streaky bacon
French fries (ve)
Truffle & Parmesan fries
Sweet potato fries (ve)
Fine green beans with shallot vinaigrette (v)
Mixed leaf salad, house dressing (v)
Mashed potato (v)
Rocket & Parmesan, balsamic dressing
Roast pumpkin & sage (v)
Buttered spinach (v)
From the cellar By the glass (175ml)
Moët & Chandon Imperial, NV
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial, NV
Prosecco Brut, Stelle d’Italia, Veneto, Italy, NV
Hattingley Classic Reserve, Hampshire, England, NV
Sollazzo Bianco, Umbria, Italy, 2022
Rothschild Viognier, Languedoc, France, 2022
The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc, NZ, 2022 (s)
Max’s Chardonnay, Penfolds, Adelaide Hills, AUS, 2020 (s)
Gavi di Gavi, Piedmont, Italy, 2022 (ve)
Château de Campuget, Costières de Nîmes, France, 2022
AIX Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France, 2022
Chevanceau Rouge, Languedoc, France, 2022
Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, 2021 (ve)
Crios Malbec, Mendoza, ARG, 2022 (ve)
Max’s Shiraz Cabernet, Penfolds, AUS, 2020 (ve)(s)
The Crossings Pinot Noir, NZ, 2021 (s)
Breakfast Menu
BELLINI
Fresh peach, Prosecco
GRAND MIMOSA
Grand Marnier, orange juice, topped with Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
HIGH IN THE SKY
Belvedere vodka, passion fruit, lemon, crème de pêche, Moet & Chandon Impérial Brut
KIR ROYAL
Crème de Cassis & Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
VIENNOISERIE
Selection of mini croissants, pain au chocolat, chocolate & blueberry muffins
FRUIT PLATTER
Selection of seasonal fruits, berries
CONTINENTAL PLATTER
Freshly baked baguettes, honey roast ham, salami, Emmenthal & Gouda cheeses
SMOOTHIES
Broccoli & The Beast, Kale Kick Detox-Zing, Berry Go Round Pash ‘n’ Shoot or Strawberry Split
JUICE
Orange, apple, pineapple, pink grapefruit, cranberry, tomato
UNLIMITED FILTER COFFEE
THE KID’S ENGLISH
Cumberland sausage, treacle-cured back bacon, your choice of free-range eggs
BEANS ON TOAST
Sourdough toast, beans
SMASHED AVOCADO TOAST VE
Grilled sourdough, tomato, peppers, radish salsa
SAUSAGE & BEANS
Cumberland sausage, baked beans
BUTTERMILK PANCAKE STACK
Caramelised banana, Nutella, roasted hazelnuts
BUTTERMILK PANCAKE STACK
Caramelised banana, Nutella, roasted hazelnuts V
Crispy bacon & maple syrup
Chantilly cream & fresh berries V
PORRIDGE
Mixed oat or coconut quinoa porridge served with berries, mixed seeds, banana chips
GRANOLA
Greek yoghurt, honey, mixed berries
EGGS FLORENTINE, ROYALE OR BENEDICT
Toasted muffin & hollandaise sauce Benedict 19.00 · Florentine V 19.00 Royale 23.00
OMELETTE 3 fillings
Free-range three-egg omelette, choose from the following fillings: Green peppers, Swiss cheese, spinach, honey roast ham, tomatoes, wild mushrooms
LONDON CURE SMOKED SALMON
Free-range scrambled eggs, Greenwich rye bread
SAUSAGE & EGG MUFFIN
Double sausage patty, free-range fried egg, caramelised onions in a toasted English muffin
FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST
Traditional sausages, treacle-cured back bacon, baked beans, roasted tomato, Portobello mushroom, Stornoway black pudding, free-range eggs scrambled, poached or fried Served with sourdough toast & salted butter
VEGAN FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST
“Sausages”, “bacon”, Portobello mushroom, roasted tomatoes, baked beans, scrambled tofu, hash browns. Served with sourdough toast & vegan butter
WILD MUSHROOMS ON TOAST
Sautéed mixed wild mushrooms on grilled sourdough, topped with free-range fried duck eggs
SMASHED AVOCADO
Rose harissa, rocket, vegan feta cheese, cherry tomato & radish salsa
Kids Menu
2 COURSES WITH JUICE
3 COURSES WITH JUICE
CARROT STICKS
Sour cream & chive
TOMATO SOUP V
Croutons
CHEESSY GARLIC BREAD V
Herb mayonnaise
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE V
Vanilla ice cream
TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD V
Chantilly cream
ICE CREAM SUNDAE V
Vanilla, caramel cookie dough or strawberry ice cream Sprinkles, chocolate or raspberry sauce
DARWIN KIDS BEEF BURGER & CHIPS
FISH & CHIPS
GRILLED CHICKEN & GREEN SALAD
PENNE POMODORO PASTA
Drinks Menu
HIGH IN THE SKY
Belvedere vodka, Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut, passion fruit, lemon, crème de pêche
PINK CLOUD
Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger gin, Moët & Chandon Rosé, Sarti Rosa, strawberry, lime
DARWIN 36
Beefeater 24 gin, rhubarb liqueur, Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut
HAVANA SPARKLER
Havana 3 Year rum, fresh mint, sugar, lime juice, Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut
DRAGON KISS
Beefeater 24 gin, dragon fruit & mango syrup, Sarti Rosa, pineapple juice
GALAPAGOS DRIFT
Absolut vodka, Italicus, yuzu juice, shiso cordial, soda water
HERBAL PISCO
Pisco, Noilly Prat, lemon juice, sugar syrup, fresh basil
GARDEN SUNSET
Bumbu rum, Cointreau, orange juice, Monin strawberry syrup
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
Olmeca Altos tequila, mezcal, fresh lime juice, hibiscus & chilli syrup, agave syrup
CLASSIC MARTINI
Tailored to your taste
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Absolut vodka, Kahlua, espresso, sugar syrup
OLD FASHIONED
Maker’s Mark whiskey, sugar, Angostura bitters, orange peel
MARGARITA
Olmeca Altos tequila, fresh lime, Cointreau
SARTI SPRITZ
Sarti Rosa, Prosecco, Soda Water
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, prosecco, soda
NEGRONI
Campari, Antica Formula,gin
CAMPARI SPRITZ
Campari, prosecco, soda
COOLCUMBER
Coconut, pineapple, lime juice, cucumber
WALKIE TALKIE
Everleaf Mountain, strawberry syrup, white peach & jasmine soda
THE GARDEN FIZZ
Apple & lemon juice, Monin peach syrup, soda, Copenhagen Sparkling Tea
TOWER BRIDGE
Everleaf Marine, agave syrup, lime juice, fresh basil
ABSOLUT BLUE
Peppery grains, vanilla pod
CIROC
Citrus, grapes
BELVEDERE
Vanilla, almond, spice
GREY GOOSE
Almond, citrus
ABSOLUT ELYX
Black pepper, sweetcorn, chocolate, hazelnut
BELVEDERE RYE SMOGORY
Fresh flowers, light peppery, brown sugar
BEEFEATER PINK
Strawberry, sweet
BEEFEATER
Botanical, citrus
WHITLEY NEILL RHUBARB & GINGER
Ginger, citrus, rhubarb
BEAFEATER 24
Light spice, botanical, dry
SIPSMITH
Citrus, botanical, dry
HENDRICK’S
Cucumber, rose petal
MALFY ROSA GRAPEFRUIT
Grapefruit
GIN MARE
Rosemary, olives, thyme, basil
TANQUERAY 10
Citrus, botanical, dry
MONKEY 47
Cranberry, citrus, wood
HAVANA CLUB 3YRO
Light vanilla
MALIBU
Sweet coconut
HAVANA CLUB ESPECIAL
Cinnamon, orange peel, tobacco
GOSLING’S BLACK SEAL
Butterscotch, fruit cake, vanilla
HAVANA CLUB SPICED
Vanilla, guava, pineapple
HAVANA CLUB 7YRO
Banana, sweet vanilla, toasty oak
ABELHA CACHACA
Citrus, herbal, cumin, spices
EMINENTE 7YRO
Ground coffee, toasted almonds, cocoa
WRAY & NEPHEW
Spices, banana, Demerara sugar
PAMPERO ANIVERSARIO
Butterscotch, vanilla, chocolate
DIPLOMATICO RESERVA
Toffee, ginger, dark chocolate
APPLETON 12YO
Toasted oak, dried fruit, hazelnut
ZACAPA CENTENARIO 23YRO
Toasted wood, vanilla, almond, chocolate
EL DORADO 21YRO
Tropical fruit, spice, honey, rich
MARTELL VS
Fruits, wood hints
HENNESSY VS
Citrus, apple, fresh grapes
COURVOISIER VSOP
Peach, toasted almonds, jasmine
HINE RARE VSOP
Toffee, apple, plum, apricot
HENNESSY XO
Candied fruit, wild cocoa, pepper
APEROL
Bitter orange, pink grapefruit
CYNAR
Herbs, artichoke
CAMPARI
Herbal, orange, cherry
LUXARADO LIMONCELLO
Italian lemon
SAMBUCA RAMAZOTTI BLACK
Licorice, fennel, jellybeans
SAMBUCA RAMAZOTTI WHITE
Herbal, star anise
BEEFEATER 0.0
Juniper, citrus, herbaceous
EVERLEAF MOUNTAIN
Alpine herbs, spice
EVERLEAF FOREST
Earthy, herbal, bitter
EVERLEAF MARINE
Saline, citrus, herbal
MARTINI ROSSO
Wormwood, caramel, herbal
NOILLY PRAT DRY
Camomile, nutmeg, Gentian
ANTICA FORMULA
Dark chocolate, bitter cherries
AMARETTO
Almond, marzipan
KAHLUA
Dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla
FRANGELICO
Hazelnuts, cinnamon
BAILEY'S
Whiskey, cream, cocoa, vanilla
LUXARDO MARASCHINO
Cherry, orange, vanilla
DRAMBUIE
Whisky, herbs, spices, orange
BENEDICTINE D.O.M.
Herbal, orange, honey
CHAMBORD
Blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, Cognac
COINTREAU
Orange, cinnamon, mandarin
GRAND MARNIER
Orange zest, hazelnut, Cognac
OUZO 12
Fennel, liquorice, spices
CAZCABEL COFFEE TEQUILA
Coffee, chocolate, vanilla
MAKER'S MARK
Butterscotch, vanilla, oak
JACK DANIELS NO 7
Cinnamon, touch orange, chocolate
BULLEIT RYE
Peach, cherry, orange zest
WILD TURKEY 101
Vanilla, caramel
WOODFORD RESERVE
Honey, cocoa, butterscotch, oak
SAZERAC RYE
Ginger, orange peels, pepper
NIKKA FROM THE BARREL
Cloves, cinnamon, citrus, walnut
HAKUSHU DISTILLER’S RESERVE
Peppermint, citrus, pine
YAMAZAKI 12YRO
Nut oil, tropical fruit, roots
TALISKER 10YRO
Salty, peaty, citrus
CRAGGANMORE 12YRO
Honey, stone fruits, chestnuts
GLENMORANGIE 12YRO
Apricot, honey, malt, toffee
GLEN GRANT 10YO
Pear, apple, citrus zest
LAPHROAIG 10YRO
Seaweed, citrus, peaty
OBAN 14YRO
Wood smoke, figs, honey
GLENMORANGIE 18YRO
Cream, grapefruit, honey
JAMESON IRISH WHISKY
Orchard fruits, vanilla
CHIVAS REGAL 12YRO
Vanilla custard, hints of aniseed, butter toffee
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK
Raisins, sweet vanilla, orange zest
JAMESON BLACK BARREL
Nutmeg, honey, oak
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE
Rose, hazelnut, dark chocolate, tobacco
AVALLEN
Apple blossom, oak
OCHO BLANCO
Black Pepper, Lemon, Lime
OLMECA BLANCO
Citrus, agave, pepper
OLMECA ALTOS ANEJO
Oak, caramel, vanilla
OLMECA REPOSADO
Almond, vanilla, cinnamon
DON JULIO BLANCO
Agave, lime, lemon
DON JULIO REPOSADO
Lemon, spices, stone fruits
DON JULIO ANEJO
Citrusy, caramel
HEINEKEN (0%) 330ML Netherlands
HEINEKEN 330ML Netherlands
BIRRA MORETTI 330ML Italy
BIRRA MORETTI Italy
GUINNESS Ireland
GUINNESS 0.0% Ireland
OLD MOUT MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT 500ML
OLD MOUT KIWI & LIME 500ML
PEPSI
DIET PEPSI
BLA COPENHAGEN SPARKLING TEA
ORIGINAL INDIAN TONIC
WHITE PEACH & JASMINE SODA
SODA WATER
CRAFTED LEMONADE
DELICATE GINGER ALE
SPICED GINGER BEER
STILL OR SPARKLING
Filtered to purity and served as much as you like (price per person)
STILL OR SPARKLING 750ML BOTTLE
CRANBERRY
PINEAPPLE
TOMATO
APPLE
ORANGE
PINK GRAPEFRUIT
GOJI BERRY & CRANBERRY
Fruity, rich and sweet blend with cranberry pieces, goji berries, kiwi, apricot
SKY GARDEN BLEND
A blend of black teas from Assam, Kenya, Rwanda and Yunnan
CLASSIC EARL GREY
Fragrant citrusy, floral bergamot
JASMINE PEARLS
A sweet, round, heady jasmine infusion
WILD ROOIBOS
Malty and rich, with deep fruit flavours
CHAMOMILE
Soft and floral with a mild hints of apple
GREEN TEA
Smooth, mellow and slightly vegetal